Burnley (Mar 18, h): Their highest top-flight finish since 1975 (10th) is a possibility, but really there is not much riding on the final months for the Clarets, which is to their immense credit.

Watford (Apr 1, a): Again, the top-half is in sight, but it will not be much of a motivation for players at this extremely here-today-gone-tomorrow club.

Leicester City (Apr 4, a): In the relegation dogfight, though wins over West Ham United and Stoke City could have lifted them out of it by then. Win their next game, against Sevilla, and they could be a week away from their first European Cup quarter-final by kick-off.

Man United (Apr 9, h): Desperate to qualify for the Champions League – since the Glazers bought the club in 2005, failing to qualify has been an automatic sacking offence – but the Europa League increasingly looks their best. See off Rostov on Thursday, and this game will fall on the Saturday before the quarter-finals.

West Ham (Apr 15, h): The Hammers could have held their end-of-season party in January. For all their hopes after moving to the London Stadium, this has been a nothing season for them.

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Bournemouth (Apr 29, a): Looked like they were being dragged into it until four points in their last two games probably put them out of Sunderland’s reach. Still looking over their shoulders, but should be safe by April 29.

Hull City (May 6, a): For all that the Tigers have shown their teeth under Marcos Silva, this has the look of a real six-pointer as neither club’s fate is likely to have been decided by then.

Swansea City (May 13, h): The Swans have really picked up under Paul Clement. They could be safe by this stage, but the Wearsiders will hope they are not.

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Chelsea (May 21, a): As they were two years ago, Sunderland are likely to be guests at an end-of-season party at Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea will have wrapped the title up long before the final weekend.

Middlesbrough (TBA, a): Three points and one place above Sunderland, the Teessiders will almost certainly have something to play for when this game comes around. It could be massive for both North East clubs.

Arsenal (TBA, a): The Gunners will be under pressure to claim their usual top-four finish but by the time this game is played they should know if they are heading to the FA Cup final – and possibly if Arsene Wenger will be their manager next season.